Medieval masons
By: Malcolm Hislop
Series: Shire archaeology -- 78
Publisher: Shire
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Princes Risborough
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780747804611
Subjects: Masonry; Medieval Architecture; Excavations (Archaeology); History
Description: "This book emphasises the information to be gleaned from the interpretation of the archaeology, and provides a practical guide to pursuing the study of medieval masoncraft. Dr Hislop reviews the main documentary sources, discusses the medieval mason's approach to design, examines the evidence for constructional techniques, and proffers advice on identifying the work of individual masons or schools of masoncraft."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 61-62) and index.